Liquid oral care product geared to disinfect and sterilize a toothbrush head in a collapsible condiment like package

ABSTRACT

The invention relates to an oral care liquid composition in a unique collapsible, air-tight, condiment like package geared toward sterilize and disinfect a toothbrush head. 
     The product is poured onto a toothbrush head removing potentially harmful bacteria and germs from their toothbrush head.

BACKGROUND

The increasing link between oral health and overall health is focusingmuch more attention on the need for preventative oral healthcare. As aresult, there is a growing demand for more and better preventative caresolution.

Toothbrush sanitizers have become available at a time when people aremore conscious about the transferring of germs and the way in whichcertain cleaners can help people avoid spreading illness. Handsanitizers, purifiers, cleaning wipes and antibacterial soaps are someof the most common household cleaners sold today. The one thing that isnot being sanitized before entering the mouth was a toothbrush.

The (germ) preventive, antibacterial and sanitizer market is one of thelargest and fastest growth categories in the supermarket today. With theintroduction of many new products and significant increases in marketingspending, this category has experienced significant growth in sales andhousehold penetration.

Protect your family's health: toothbrushes can harbor dangerous bacteriaand virus which invite re-infection and the spread of illnesses fromother family members. This new product would prevent the transfer ofgerms and bacteria caused by toothbrushes.

Heart disease and stroke have been linked to oral bacteria. Researchdone on arteries of stroke victims indicate 40% of bacteria contained inthem come from the mouth. This product kills the bacteria that live onyour toothbrush to keep your mouth healthy.

There are many ways in which bacteria latch on to a toothbrush: Use froman infected user, spray from a flushing toilet, a damp environment thatallows the bacteria to breed and grow. People are clearly becoming morehygiene conscious in the wake of the flu pandemic and more aware thatthe best way to prevent the flu from spreading.

Most people only give their toothbrush a good rinse when they are donebrushing and then place the toothbrush in a warm and dark environmentthat is ideal for the growth of bacteria and even pathogens.

Today's consumers are more conscious about the transferring of germs andhow certain cleaners can help people avoid spreading illness.

Consumer and dental professionals report that on-the-go (OTG) oral carein the workplace is a very important market to target over the next tenyears.

While this product would be new to the market, initial reaction amongdental professional, consumers and the communities has been favorable.Given the maturity of the oral care segment and the weak economy, theseoral care products that offer added benefits and convenience arepredicted to be key growth drivers.

There is no doubt that this product will enhance the quality of lifemaking consumer's lives easier.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is an illustration of the fluid container in use after an edge istorn off to open the package through which the fluid is expelled.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a condiment packet.

FIG. 3 is a back view of a condiment packet.

FIG. 4 is a top-sectional view of the filled liquid item.

FIG. 5 condiment like packet with a top and side tear line.

FIG. 6 plastic bottle equipped with a cap suitable for squeezing orpouring and is able to stand right side up and upside down.

FIG. 7 merchandized as a individual travel-size packaging. A CounterDisplay for Single Packet Sales, pack hold over 12 units.

FIG. 8 plastic bottle equipped with a cap suitable for squeezing orpouring.

BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This summary is provided to introduce a section of concepts in asimplified form that are further described below in the detaileddescription of illustrative embodiment. This summary is not intended tobe used to limit the scope of the invention.

The invention is a chemical disinfectant and sterilant composition thatis packaged in a unique collapsible, air-tight condiment like package,geared toward consumers who are looking for a more convenient, fasterway to sterilize and disinfect their toothbrush head. The disinfectantand sterilizer is specifically intended as a means of fighting organismsthat cause disease. The disinfectant and sterilizer is intended toeliminate bacteria and germs that are found on a toothbrush head. Theliquid product contains chlorine dioxide and flavoring or thymol andflavoring. Chlorine dioxide and Thymol is associated with antibacterialproperties; thus, molecular chlorine dioxide or thymol will inhibitgrowth of bacteria in the mouth and on a toothbrush. Chlorine dioxideand Thymol or used in mouthwash, rinses and other oral carecompositions. Our studies with dental professionals have proven thatthis product effectively eliminates 99% of germs caused by yeast, molds,viruses and bacteria that would otherwise live and multiply on a.toothbrush head. This product can protect families from the introductionof illness-causing microorganisms, re-infection, andcross-contamination.

The product is poured onto a toothbrush head that can remove potentialharmful bacteria and germs from the toothbrush head See FIG. 1. Theproduct is packaged in two ways. It is available in a collapsible,air-tight condiment like (e.g. ketchup) package See FIG. 2, 3, 4. Thepackage is a square, flexible pouch See FIG. 4. Once the condimentpacket 16 is opened, the contents 11 may be dispensed onto thetoothbrush head 12 by holding the condiment packet by the grippingsurface. The flexible square pouches are made of any material suitablefor containing chemical liquid, such as thermoplastic films,foil—plastic laminates, or paper—plastic laminates. The package isfabricated from two rectangular pieces of plastic film that are sealedtogether 14, 18 along the edges so that the chemical is hermeticallysealed within the packet. The sealed packet protects the chemical fromexposure to ambient air until the user opens the packet. The packet isintended for single uses 16. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the body 16 ofthe condiment packet further includes frangible bubble 17. See FIG. 5 Toopen the packet and use the product, the user must tear a small portionof the packet along the cut zone 21 and squeeze 10 or pour the productonto the toothbrush. See FIG. 6. The product is also packaged in anupright, squeezable, capped container See FIG. 6. The packet comprise ofplastic 24 wherein the bottle is equipped with a cap 23 suitable forsqueeze or pouring and is able to stand right side up and upside down.The bottles are also shaped so that they will nestle against one anotherwith very little clearance. When the bottle is ready to be used fordispensing chemical, the cap is removed and the bottle is turned upsidedown which then the content may escape though the dispensing nozzle.

Labeling, brand name and logo 13, 22 is also another means for enhancingthe marketing appeal of the package.

See FIG. 7 a condiment package is pack into a display type package forpoint of sales. The individual packages are place together in a freestanding upright poison.

See FIG. 8 Plastic bottle equipped with a cap 23 suitable for squeeze orpouring and is able to stand right side up and upside down.

This product can protect families from the introduction ofillness-causing microorganisms, re-infection, and cross-contamination.

Advantages Compared to Ultraviolet and Other Products

1. Unique collapsible air tight condiment like package geared towardsterilizing and disinfecting a toothbrush head.

2. Maintenance free: no expensive ultraviolet light or bulbs to replace.

3. Work well with all types of brushes, whether it is rotary, or manual,it can be sanitized.

4. Space: do not take up valuable countertop space.

5. Great taste and smell.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

The invention relates to an oral care liquid composition in a uniquecollapsible, air-tight, condiment like package intended to sterilize anddisinfect a toothbrush head. See FIG. 2 and FIG. 6 the name of theproduct is call Tabb Brush and Germ Protector, the product is gearedtoward consumers who are looking for a convenient, faster way tosterilize their toothbrush. The liquid product contains chlorine dioxideand flavoring or thymol and flavoring 11. It comes in a variety offlavors including a flavor-free version. The product is poured onto atoothbrush head See FIG. 1 and FIG. 8, removing potentially harmfulbacteria and germs from the toothbrush head. This invention can be usedon ether rotary or manual. This product has the potential to make apositive difference in the lives of people by preventing seriousdiseases worldwide.

1. Tabb Brush and Germ Protector is the name, is a liquid oral careproduct that is geared toward consumers who are looking for a moreconvenient, faster way to sterilize their toothbrush. The liquid productcontains chlorine dioxide and flavoring or thymol and flavoring. Itcomes in a variety of flavors including a flavor-free version. Theproduct is poured onto a toothbrush head removing potentially harmfulbacteria and germs from their toothbrush head. See FIG.
 1. Thedisinfectant and sterilizer is specifically intended as a means offighting organisms that cause disease. The disinfectant and sterilizeris intended to eliminate bacteria and germs that are found on atoothbrush head. The liquid product contains chlorine dioxide andflavoring or thymol and flavoring. Chlorine dioxide and Thymol isassociated with antibacterial properties; thus, molecular chlorinedioxide or thymol will inhibit growth of bacteria in the mouth and on atoothbrush. Chlorine dioxide and Thymol or used in mouthwash, rinses andother oral care compositions. The product is packaged in two ways. It isavailable in a collapsible, air-tight condiment like (e.g. ketchup)package. See FIG.
 2. It is merchandized as a case pack and inindividual, travel-size packaging See FIG.
 7. Additionally, it isavailable in an upright, squeezable, capped container. See FIG.
 6. Thepreventative health and wellness market will continue to expand. Thebaby boomers and ethnic consumers continue to drive sales in this area.These shoppers who are into preventative health and convenient want tofeel good about what they are putting into their mouths. Thepreventative health and wellness trend in the United States shows nosigns of slowing down. Tabb Brush Germ Protector will work well with alltypes of brushes, whether it is a rotary or manual, it can be sanitized.TBG Protector has the potential to make a positive difference in thelives of people by preventing serious diseases worldwide and enhancingthe quality of life.